The Tunneler Hub [WindClan]

Hello all! This is the official hub for the WindClan plot "Returning to Our Roots". In order to save space on this already long post, for a descriptive detailed outline of the plot, please read the plot page here. Updates to the plot will be posted on this topic, as they will also be posted on the official approval topic here.

With that being said, let's get to the hub! The hub will be the place where you can get all of your tunneler information as well as sign up for your cats as the various roles that this plot provides. Roles are not compulsory for WindClan cats, and any cats who wish to be a part can be! At the bottom, you will find a form to sign up for the plot. If you have a topic involving the tunnels, simply post it in this topic as well, and it will be added to the Topic Directory. Please feel free to drop comments and suggestions down below as well!



ALLEGIANCES

Tunnel Captain	First Renewed Tunnelers	Tunnelers	Tunneler Apprentices	Tunnel Helpers
Coyotegrin (Stags)	Whisperear (Xaan) Blazefang (Nerd) Scorchtalon (Zenpaii)			Brackenwing (kjSage)

Future Tunneling Apprentices: Adderpaw (downfive) [Coyotegrin - Scout], Silverpaw (Romantica) [Blazefang - Unsure], Hazelpaw (oryx) [Scorchtalon - Scout], Mallardduck (Kitty) [Whisperear - Scout]

TUNNELING SPECIALTIES

TUNNEL MANAGEMENT
Taken on by the current Tunnel Captain, the Tunnel Management specialty is the "big" picture of the tunnels. They plan/approve topics, address major concerns, and work on the small details that keep the tunnels operational. They also hold small ceremonies declaring new Tunneling Apprentices, graduating cats to full Tunnelers, as well as recognize Tunnel Helpers.
Current: Coyotegrin

TUNNEL DIGGERS
Also known as "diggers", these cats specialize in digging new tunnels, clearing out old tunnels and cave ins, and work with Shoring and Safety to build new tunnels.
Current:

SHORING AND SAFETY
Often shortened to "Safety" these cats are responsible for the overall safety of the tunnels. This includes shoring new tunnels, repairing the stability of old tunnels, and making sure the tunnels are clear of predators. They frequently work with scouts when predators are discovered.
Current:

SCOUTS
Scouts are the brave cats that will go into old and abandoned tunnels and animal warrens to see if a tunnel is safe, worth repairing, or important to the current goals of the tunnelers. They also find possibly problematic areas for predators and work with safety to eliminate them from the tunnels.
Current:

TUNNELER RULES
(Additionally: Plot Rules)

STAFF/PLOT RULES
1. The tunnels cannot expand to RiverClan (because of the river) and SkyClan (due to distance).
2. Spying/invasions should not be happening in every topic. The plot should lean on more the development, construction, and character development for WindClan cats side of things.
3. If something comes up IC where spying on ShadowClan and Thunderclan is important, or an invasion is planned, it must be run by staff by Stags or anyone else involved, so they can keep track and an eye on things. Some situations would fall under invasions/large battle rules and would need approval.

TUNNELER RULES (Not yet established in RP, but will be shortly)
1. All trips in the tunnels must be notified to Coyotegrin and must have at least two cats on the patrol. If a Tunnel Helper is available, it is preferred one is nearby. 
[OOC: You don't actually have to tell Coyotegrin, it's just safety flavor.]
2. A Tunneler Apprentice or a non-tunneler must be accompanied by a full Tunneler, for safety.
3. Do not fight predators in the tunnels. Draw them out and fight in the open to avoid tunnel collapse. 
4. Please report serious damage to Coyotegrin.
[OOC: You don't actually have to tell Coyotegrin, it's just safety flavor.]
5. If Coyotegrin can no longer be the Tunnel Captain, a new Tunnel Captain will be selected via vote among the Tunnelers. Subject to leader approval.
6. Tunneler Apprentices will declare a specialty when they graduate, but all Tunnelers must be basically versed on all specialties.

TUNNELER APPRENTICE -> TUNNELER
[These topic requirements are for flavor so a cat doesn't just become a "tunneler apprentice" straight to full tunneler. They are meant to provide increased RP. They do not affect your warrior tiers nor do they add any fighting benefits.]
1. One topic of safety training from a full tunneler. 
2. One development topic involving the tunnels. 
3. One "assessment" topic from a full tunneler.

TOPIC DIRECTORY

OFFICIAL PLOT POSTS
1. Shrikestar asks Coyotegrin to be the Tunnel Captain
2. Coyotegrin and Brackenwing explore the tunnels
3. Coyotegrin assembles the First Renewed Tunnelers
4.

ALL TUNNEL TOPICS
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UPDATES

Update 1 [09/02/2022]:

ALL SIGN UPS AND FORMS

Here you can find all forms you could possibly need for the Tunneling plot. Just copy, paste, and post what you need!

Tunneler Apprentice Sign Ups

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Tunneler Helper Sign Ups

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Tunneler Apprentice to full Tunneler:

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Topic Directory Addition

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Cat Name: Silverpaw
Username: Romantica
Role: Apprentice
Desired Specialty: Unsure
Desired Mentor Choice: Blazefang >:)

Cat Name: Hazelpaw
Username: oryx
Role: Tunneler Apprentice
Desired Specialty: Scout!
Desired Mentor Choice: Any!

also would it be possible for her to join in once she's a warrior! currently she's just waiting for the ceremony, I'd just rather her do it all with her full name

Cat Name: Mallardduck
Username: Kitty
Role: Tunneler Apprentice
Desired Specialty: Scout
Desired Mentor Choice: Whisperear

oryx wrote:

Cat Name: Hazelpaw
Username: oryx
Role: Tunneler Apprentice
Desired Specialty: Scout!
Desired Mentor Choice: Any!

also would it be possible for her to join in once she's a warrior! currently she's just waiting for the ceremony, I'd just rather her do it all with her full name

Of course! She might have her warrior name by the time volunteers are requested.


Dang ya'll, I wasn't expecting so many scouts! Love that.

Since basically everybody else chose scout, I’ll put Blazefang in the digger role! Warning, though, she’s currently in an FR and I’m considering having her leave WindClan. It won’t be soon, though. She has two apprentices and the tunnels to worry about. I feel it would be interesting to make her choose, but I wouldn’t think of doing that with how short-pawed WC is right now.

I read through the plot page and i didn't see anything against warriors signing up, so !! i think it'd be good for him to tunnel

Cat Name: Smallbean
Username: Cotton
Role: Deputy
Desired Specialty: Shoring/Safety
Desired Mentor Choice: Coyotegrin if possible!

:O if this is still A Thing, when Russetkit’s been an apprentice for some time I’d love for her to join

Cat Name: Russetkit (will be Russetpaw)
Username: cocoa
Role: tunneler apprentice
Desired Specialty: (if you don't know what you want, just say "N/A" or "unsure") honestly I’d take anything but maybe shoring and safety?
Desired Mentor Choice: any!

if this isn’t a thing anymore/closed just ignore this lol